{"id":42067,"date":"2025-10-09T09:55:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/?page_id=42067"},"modified":"2026-03-19T00:55:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T07:55:29","slug":"founders-hub","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/programs\/founders-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Founders&#8217; Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760030164714{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;background-color: #08509f !important;}&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;100&#8243; visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1595401149969{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]\n<h1>Founders\u2019 Hub<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760030176488{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;background-color: #08509f !important;}&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;50&#8243; visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1595401149969{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]\n<h1>Founders\u2019 Hub<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760030061062{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760030818344{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760084263135{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<b>Empowering Founders on Both Sides of the Atlantic<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The GABA Founders\u2019 Hub is a new initiative built to connect German and European founders with the U.S. innovation ecosystem \u2014 especially Silicon Valley. Our mission: give startups the tools, knowledge, and network they need to enter, grow, and thrive in the U.S. market.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re exploring expansion, refining your pitch, raising capital, or navigating the challenges of scaling, the Founder\u2019s Hub connects you with expertise and a trusted transatlantic community.[\/vc_column_text]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-left vc_custom_1760030111862 h2-pages\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">What We Offer<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773906900208{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Our programming is designed to meet founders where they are \u2014 and help them reach the next stage. The Founders\u2019 Hub combines in-person and virtual formats across these core elements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Founder Guide \/ Lotsen Program<\/strong><br \/>\nGet paired with experienced guides who open doors, make introductions, and connect you to the right GABA experts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peer Advisory for Startups<\/strong><br \/>\nA safe space to learn from other founders tackling the same milestones in U.S. market entry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Masterclass Series: \u201cEntering the U.S.\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\nPractical, step-by-step sessions on legal, tax, HR, culture, fundraising, and market entry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workshop Series: \u201cMeet a VC\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\nExclusive conversations with investors &#8211; ask the questions you normally couldn\u2019t in a pitch meeting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Panel Discussions<\/strong><br \/>\nExpert-led debates on trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the startup and VC landscape.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advisor Roundtable<\/strong><br \/>\nMonthly networking for trusted advisors serving the start-up community &#8211; from law and tax to marketing, HR, and fundraising.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-left vc_custom_1760029905878 h2-pages\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Why Join<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1765447636747{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For Startups<\/strong>:<br \/>\nClarity on U.S. entry, warm introductions, investor access, and peer learning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For Advisors<\/strong>:<br \/>\nA curated forum to connect with startups and generate referrals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For Sponsors, Accelerators, Economic Development Organizations<\/strong>:<br \/>\nA proven platform to support portfolio companies, showcase thought leadership, and strengthen transatlantic ties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Founders\u2019 Hub is more than a resource \u2013 it\u2019s an effective ecosystem supporting German startups entering the U.S.[\/vc_column_text]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-left vc_custom_1760030464603 h2-pages\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Get Involved<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761930682458{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Founders &amp; Startups<\/strong>: Apply to join the Hub and access programs tailored to your U.S. journey.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Advisors &amp; Service Providers<\/strong>: Join the roundtable or become a Founders\u2019 Guide.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Sponsors &amp; Partners<\/strong>: Team up with GABA to support the next wave of German innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s build the future &#8211; together.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please contact Gunther Hofmann and Jens Weitzel:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:foundershub@gaba-network.org\">foundershub@gaba-network.org<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-left vc_custom_1768989129430 h2-pages\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">The GABA Founders' Hub Team<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-staff-grid-wrap wpex-clr founders-hub\"><div class=\"wpex-row vcex-staff-grid entries wpex-clr gap-20\"><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_2_pp wpex-text-center col col-1 entry post-42071 type-staff has-media cat-288 cat-286 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1773824418560\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/guntherhofmann\" title=\"Gunther Hofmann\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gunther-Hofmann-color.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Gunther Hofmann, GABA Director\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gunther-Hofmann-color.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gunther-Hofmann-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gunther-Hofmann-color-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/guntherhofmann\" target=\"_blank\">Gunther Hofmann<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">Coordination<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_2_pp wpex-text-center col col-2 entry post-42087 type-staff has-media cat-288 cat-286 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1773824418560\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jenseweitzel\" title=\"Jens Weitzel\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jens-Weitzel.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Jens Weitzel\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jens-Weitzel.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jens-Weitzel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jens-Weitzel-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jenseweitzel\" target=\"_blank\">Jens Weitzel<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">Coordination<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-staff-grid-wrap wpex-clr founders-hub\"><div class=\"wpex-row vcex-staff-grid entries wpex-clr gap-20\"><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_2_pp wpex-text-center col col-1 entry post-42094 type-staff has-media tag-295 cat-286 cat-294 cat-289 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1773824427437\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/danielabusse\/\" title=\"Daniela Busse\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Daniela-Busse-color.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Daniela Busse, GABA Director\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Daniela-Busse-color.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Daniela-Busse-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Daniela-Busse-color-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/danielabusse\/\" target=\"_blank\">Daniela Busse<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">Masterclass Program<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_2_pp wpex-text-center col col-2 entry post-42100 type-staff has-media cat-286 cat-289 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1773824427437\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/eos-implementer\/\" title=\"Andreas Dankelmann\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Andreas-Dankelmann.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Andreas Dankelmann\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Andreas-Dankelmann.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Andreas-Dankelmann-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Andreas-Dankelmann-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/eos-implementer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Andreas Dankelmann<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">Peer Advisory<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_2_pp wpex-text-center col col-3 entry post-42253 type-staff has-media cat-286 cat-289 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1773824427437\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tracey-grose-7157764\" title=\"Tracey Grose\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracey-Grose-color.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Tracey Grose\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracey-Grose-color.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracey-Grose-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracey-Grose-color-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tracey-grose-7157764\" target=\"_blank\">Tracey Grose<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">Ecosystem Development<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_2_pp wpex-text-center col col-4 entry post-42098 type-staff has-media cat-286 cat-289 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1773824427437\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/achim-hoelzle-520399\" title=\"Achim Hoelzle\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Achim-Hoelzle-1.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Achim Hoelzle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Achim-Hoelzle-1.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Achim-Hoelzle-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Achim-Hoelzle-1-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/achim-hoelzle-520399\" target=\"_blank\">Achim Hoelzle<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">Start-up Advisor Roundtable<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_2_pp wpex-text-center col col-1 entry post-42148 type-staff has-media cat-286 cat-289 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1773824427437\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/volker-huber-bb30041\/\" title=\"Volker Huber\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Volker-Huber.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Volker Huber\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Volker-Huber.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Volker-Huber-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Volker-Huber-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/volker-huber-bb30041\/\" target=\"_blank\">Volker Huber<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">External Relations<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_2_pp wpex-text-center col col-2 entry post-42104 type-staff has-media cat-286 cat-289 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1773824427437\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/thomas-kuehne\/\" title=\"Thomas Kuehne\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Thomas-Kuehne.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Thomas Kuehne\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Thomas-Kuehne.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Thomas-Kuehne-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Thomas-Kuehne-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/thomas-kuehne\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thomas Kuehne<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">Founder Guide \/ Lotsen Program<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_2_pp wpex-text-center col col-3 entry post-42096 type-staff has-media cat-286 cat-289 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1773824427437\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/thomas-vogel-b7875b18\/\" title=\"Thomas Vogel\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thomas-Vogel-color.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Thomas Vogel, GABA Chief Financial Officer\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thomas-Vogel-color.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thomas-Vogel-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thomas-Vogel-color-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/thomas-vogel-b7875b18\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thomas Vogel<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">Meet-a-VC Workshop Series<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading 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